Maria Sabina, a shamanic healer from the mountains of Oaxaca in Mexico, has played a significant role in the Western perception of psychedelics through her work with magic mushrooms. Her life story and deep understanding of the healing powers of these mushrooms offer a fascinating insight into a world that combines spirituality, nature and healing.

The fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) is one of the most famous mushrooms in the world. With its bright red cap and white dots, it has become deeply engraved in people’s cultural imagination, whether in fairy tales, folklore or works of art. But the fly agaric is far more than just a pretty symbol – it